The Surprising Love Story in Sheryl Lee Ralph's Ancestry
Season 11
Episode 9
About the Episode
Sheryl's discovers her third great grandparents, a mixed race couple, got married in 1837.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 4m 09s
Recent Episodes
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Episode 10, Season 11<br> Finding My Roots
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Episode 9, Season 11<br> Moving On Up
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of actor Sheryl Lee Ralph & historian Lonnie Bunch.| 52:10
Extras
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No Laughing Matter | Preview
Dr. Gates reveals the histories of comedians Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro and Sarah Silverman.0:30 -
Roots In Politics | Preview
The family histories of politicians Tulsi Gabbard, Marco Rubio and Paul Ryan.0:30 -
S. Epatha Merkerson | Ancestors Who Endured
Dr. Gates traces the family history of S. Epatha Merkerson.2:47 -
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Marisa Tomei | Surprise Celebrity Cousin
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family history of Marisa Tomei.1:36 -
Sheryl Sandberg | Studying Resilience
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family history of Sheryl Sandberg.1:11 -
Ann Curry | Only One Tool Available
Ann Curry is told her grandfather’s name, something she never expected to find out.1:35 -
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Christiane Amanpour | "Gobsmacked"
Christiane Amanpour is left “gobsmacked” by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.0:56
